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mainermikeyd · 03-15-2009, 05:36 PM

ok guys just got my new 85 k10 frame from fellow member 68customcamper, an I would recommend doing business with mike to anyone, my question to the masses is what to use for chassis protection?? PR-15 I know is what a lot of guys have used, but from time in the auto restoration business I know that it is suppose to be primarily used on body panels, doesn't hold up to the weather an roads here in the northeast on a chassis!!! Ive seen a couple guys mention stuff from eastwood, an I have also seen the rust-bullet from summitt?? At work we have used SEM's Rust-shield on older dump truck bodies, but doesn't hold up much!!!Lookin for advice from everyone an anyone, small or little doesn't matter, every little bit will help, pics would be nice also, here's a pic of the current frame!!!! Thanks guys

**old Rusty C10** · 03-15-2009, 05:43 PM

if youre building a show truck por 15 if youre restoring a truck for a daily driver or for fun rustoleum will do just fine

piecesparts · 03-15-2009, 06:19 PM

The Rust Bullit stuff is tough stuff and does not chip off easily.

74 C-30 · 03-15-2009, 08:16 PM

two words: hot tar.

i'd say spray it with 3 or 4 thick, heavy coats of rustoleum, lay it on and that should hold up

blackdiesel · 03-15-2009, 08:30 PM

POR is paint over rust. It will not stick to your old paint OR shiney metal on your frame! It sure didn't mine, came off in big sheets. As said above, Eastwood sells a strong frame paint, but pricey. I would sandblast, shoot epoxy primer then paint it.

James McClure · 03-16-2009, 08:34 AM

Mainer. I used POR15 on mine and this is how I did it. POR needs rust to work properly, keep that in mind. I sand blasted the frame first to get it down to bare metal, then wetted it down and let it sit a few days, then POR'ed it. 2 coats with 1\2 hour in between. Then a coat of primer when the last coat of POR was just tackey, then 2 coats of enamel on top. POR will not stick to flakey rust or bare unrusted steel. Don't use a wire brush to take rust off, all this does is polish the rust. Sand blast and grind only. Been on for 2 years now with no problems. jim

grinch4om · 03-16-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel

POR is paint over rust. It will not stick to your old paint OR shiney metal on your frame! It sure didn't mine, came off in big sheets. As said above, Eastwood sells a strong frame paint, but pricey. I would sandblast, shoot epoxy primer then paint it.

amen!

Driveway Dreams · 03-16-2009, 10:31 AM

POR-15 sticks great when it is applied right. Everyone has said it wont stick to smooth metal, but you can give the frame a good grinding if you want to go that way. Follow the manufactures directions for application and it works very well. Also, they make cleaners and prep products to go with it. They work well. Good luck to you on your project.

03-15-2009, 05:36 PM	#1
mainermikeyd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Limington, ME Posts: 290	paintin a frame ok guys just got my new 85 k10 frame from fellow member 68customcamper, an I would recommend doing business with mike to anyone, my question to the masses is what to use for chassis protection?? PR-15 I know is what a lot of guys have used, but from time in the auto restoration business I know that it is suppose to be primarily used on body panels, doesn't hold up to the weather an roads here in the northeast on a chassis!!! Ive seen a couple guys mention stuff from eastwood, an I have also seen the rust-bullet from summitt?? At work we have used SEM's Rust-shield on older dump truck bodies, but doesn't hold up much!!!Lookin for advice from everyone an anyone, small or little doesn't matter, every little bit will help, pics would be nice also, here's a pic of the current frame!!!! Thanks guys Attached Images __________________ Once a Marine Always a Marine OOH-RAH GM Fanatic 1982 K20 4" Rancho lift 350cid, edelbrock performer intake 1405 carb, hedman headers, TH350, " Wheres the MUD!!!!!!!!!!" 1986 c30 camper special 454, th400 (for sale) 1984 K10 Big Ten (project) needs motor 1984 C10 355, 700r4, (project) needs shortbox bed Last edited by mainermikeyd; 03-15-2009 at 06:17 PM.

03-15-2009, 05:43 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: paintin a frame if youre building a show truck por 15 if youre restoring a truck for a daily driver or for fun rustoleum will do just fine __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-15-2009, 06:19 PM	#3
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: paintin a frame The Rust Bullit stuff is tough stuff and does not chip off easily.

03-15-2009, 08:16 PM	#4
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: paintin a frame two words: hot tar. i'd say spray it with 3 or 4 thick, heavy coats of rustoleum, lay it on and that should hold up __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

03-15-2009, 08:30 PM	#5
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: paintin a frame POR is paint over rust. It will not stick to your old paint OR shiney metal on your frame! It sure didn't mine, came off in big sheets. As said above, Eastwood sells a strong frame paint, but pricey. I would sandblast, shoot epoxy primer then paint it. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway Last edited by blackdiesel; 03-15-2009 at 11:08 PM.

03-16-2009, 08:34 AM	#6
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: paintin a frame Mainer. I used POR15 on mine and this is how I did it. POR needs rust to work properly, keep that in mind. I sand blasted the frame first to get it down to bare metal, then wetted it down and let it sit a few days, then POR'ed it. 2 coats with 1\2 hour in between. Then a coat of primer when the last coat of POR was just tackey, then 2 coats of enamel on top. POR will not stick to flakey rust or bare unrusted steel. Don't use a wire brush to take rust off, all this does is polish the rust. Sand blast and grind only. Been on for 2 years now with no problems. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

03-16-2009, 10:31 AM	#8
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: paintin a frame POR-15 sticks great when it is applied right. Everyone has said it wont stick to smooth metal, but you can give the frame a good grinding if you want to go that way. Follow the manufactures directions for application and it works very well. Also, they make cleaners and prep products to go with it. They work well. Good luck to you on your project.



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